JANBA (DEAD) THROUGH LRS. versus SMT. GOPIKABAI

JANBA (DEAD) THROUGH LRS. versus SMT. GOPIKABAI

Section 41(2), which provides postponement of tenant's right to purchase where landlord is a minor, widow, or disabled, does not apply to purchases under Section 50 of the Act. The right to purchase under Section 50 is limited to one year from the commencement or restoration of the tenancy, without exception for landlord's status; sections 41 to 44 apply mutatis mutandis, but not provisions relating to postponement. Local precedent in interpretation should be adhered to.

Parties
Appellant: Janba (Dead) through LRs.; Respondent: Smt. Gopikabai
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
06 April 2000
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Bombay High Court Decision
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Interpretation of Tenancy Statutes, Right of Tenant to Purchase Land, Limitation, Statutory Construction
Property Law Tenancy Interpretation of Tenancy Statutes Right of Tenant to Purchase Land Limitation Statutory Construction

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Parties

Janba (Dead) through LRs.

Appellant

Smt. Gopikabai

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Bombay High Court Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Section 41(2) of the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands (Vidarbha Region) Act, 1958 applies to purchases under Section 50
  2. 2 Whether the right to purchase land by the tenant is postponed by landlord's disability under Section 50

Ratio Decidendi

Section 41(2), which provides postponement of tenant's right to purchase where landlord is a minor, widow, or disabled, does not apply to purchases under Section 50 of the Act. The right to purchase under Section 50 is limited to one year from the commencement or restoration of the tenancy, without exception for landlord's status; sections 41 to 44 apply mutatis mutandis, but not provisions relating to postponement. Local precedent in interpretation should be adhered to.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Civil Appeal dismissed with no order as to costs.